SC senators reject disclosing their income amounts
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State senators have rejected a proposal requiring elected officials in South Carolina to disclose on ethics forms how much their employers pay them.
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Interim Elections Director Named
it's official. The Richland county election board votes to unseat former Election Commission Director Howard Jackson and names his new interim replacement during a special session.
Robbery Suspect Wanted
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Deputies are looking for a suspect they say robbed a midlands hardware store at gun point.
City Council Meets to Discuss Loan Loss of $157,000
Wednesday, city council members met to discuss a loan that put the city at a loss of about $157,000 and reportedly involves a city council member.
SC Gov. Haley, military work to get vets jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and state officials are announcing an effort to help military veterans find jobs in the civilian world by bringing employers and potential workers together.
Deputies seek suspect in 3 Columbia-area crimes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County sheriff's deputies are looking for a man suspected of several crimes, including a fatal home invasion.
Fired Elections Dir. Seeks State Investigation
Recently terminated director of Richland County Elections and Voter Registration, Howard Jackson, wants a statewide, criminal investigation opened to explore allegations he has against members of the Board of Elections.
SC middle school teacher faces new sex charge
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — A Sumter middle school teacher is facing a new sex charge after a third student has come forward.
VA Man found in SC with kidnapped mom in his trunk
SANTEE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina troopers say they have taken a Virginia man into custody after finding his mother in the trunk of his car at a rest area on Interstate 95.
Ex-Special Olympics coach gets 15 year sentence
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A former Special Olympics volunteer coach has been sentenced to more than 15 years in prison for having sex with a 15-year-old athlete.
Actress talks at USC on beauty, eating disorders
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Broadway actress is slated to give an address about positive body images to help young men and women avoid eating disorders.
Senators weighing changes to SC investment board
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The chief operating officer of the agency that invests South Carolina's pension portfolio says legislators need to end hostilities between the agency and state Treasurer Curtis Loftis that are harming the fund.
Measure would shorten separation for SC divorce
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A proposed amendment to the South Carolina constitution would allow couples to divorce after 150 days of separation, rather than one year.
Bill banning abortion at 20 weeks heads to House
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill banning abortion in South Carolina at 20 weeks of pregnancy and beyond is heading to the House floor.
Columbia Piggly Wiggly Robbed
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Investigators are looking for the men responsible for burglary at a Columbia Piggly Wiggly. Sheriff's officials say the suspects forced their way into the store on North Main Street, by throwing an object through the front glass doors.
Fired Elections Director Slams Board
Recently terminated Richland County Elections and Voter Registration Director, Howard Jackson, claims the Richland County board of elections, to which he reported, made it virtually impossible for him to do his job.
Solicitor: No charges for Columbia chief, ex-cop
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A prosecutor says there's not enough evidence to bring criminal charges against the interim chief of the Columbia Police Department or a former officer.
Former Richland elections chief discusses firing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The former Richland County elections director, fired after eight months, says the elections board unlawfully meddled in his job and refused to let him make staff changes.
Steep penalties stop SC Statehouse protesters
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Organizers of protests at South Carolina's Statehouse have thought about getting arrested to prove their point, but say a state law specifically targeting demonstrations inside the capitol is stifling their movement.
Ex-Clarendon County jail officer accused of fraud
MANNING, S.C. (AP) — A Clarendon County jail officer has been charged with stealing an inmate's credit card information to pay his own personal bills.
Consumer Minute: Fake Funeral Scam
Fake Funeral notices are being sent to people's email addresses. The Consumer protection agency says it is the latest trend in scams, so don't be taken.
Solicitor: Investigation into CPD Closed
Solicitor Walt Wilkins says the investigation into criminal activity inside the Columbia Police Department is now closed.
Man who escaped SC mental hospital returned
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An Oconee County man has been returned to South Carolina after his arrest in Tennessee.
Man accused of threatening Union sheriff
UNION, S.C. (AP) — A Union man has been arrested and accused of threatening to kill Sheriff Union County Sheriff David Taylor.
Final briefs filed in case of executed SC teen
MANNING, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina judge now has a final record as attorneys seek a new trial for a black 14-year-old boy electrocuted 70 years ago for killing two white girls.
